Budget implications for ECCE funded schemes (Dec 2011)

The budget on Tuesday, 6th December outline cuts to the ECCE Scheme (free pre-school year), CETS Scheme and the CCS Scheme, which are due to take effect on 1st September 2012.

To read a guidance document, including questions and answers, click here.

Missing Person Appeal - Help Find Monica!!

Our funding partner, Pobal is appealing for assistance in locating a missing colleague.

Monica Riordan has been missing since December 20th. Monica is described as being of average height, thin build and with shoulder length blonde hair. When last seen, Monica was wearing a long grey coat, dark jeans and grey or white trainers. Anyone with information is asked to contact Pearse St Garda Station on 01-6669000 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.

Please find below links to press release and poster issued by Pobal earlier today which provides full details.

Press Release

Missing Person Poster

Universal pre-school provision and the higher capitation rate (Dec 2011)

To read an update on the qualifications eligible for the higher capitation rate under the ECCE Scheme, click here.

As well as this, FETAC learners should be aware of upcoming changes. To read more, click here.

RCCC Annual Early Childhood Care & Education Celebration Night a great success

Once again, Roscommon County Childcare Committee (RCCC) had a very successful Annual Early Childhood Care & Education Celebration Night with Minister for Children Frances Fitzgerald TD as they keynote speaker. The aim of this event was to acknowledge the place of the child and the importance of supporting the ongoing professionalism of the Early Childhood Care & Education Sector. The event also marked the 10th Anniversary of RCCC and the impact of government investment in the Early Childhood Care & Education sector over the past ten years. It acknowledge the Early Childhood Care & Education services who work on the ground to support children and families and together with all of the key stakeholders to keep the child on the agenda for future investment & support.

To view videos of the Annual Awards night on youtube, click on the links below:

1.The arrival

2.Welcome & introduction by Bernadette Morris, Chairperson of RCCC

3.Performance by Greenfields Childcare & Montessori's after-school group of the Play song

4.The Development of the Early Childhood Care & Education sector in County Roscommon, by Irene Cafferky

5.Presentation of professional development certificates to ECCE practitioners

6.Keynote speaker, Minister for Children & Youth Affairs, Frances Fitzgerald T.D.

7.The professionalisation of play, by Dr. Glenda Walsh

8.David Burke, Pobal

9.Closing remarks by Louise Ward, & reflection by Carmel Dunne

Click on the link to download 'The Development of the Early Childhood Care & Education

Sector in County Roscommon including a Directory of Services'

Roscommon County Childcare Committee

Welcome to the Roscommon County Childcare Committee's website. This website is one of the methods by which the Committee hope to keep Childcare Providers, Childminders and Parents informed of childcare developments within the County.

You can view further information about our organisation by viewing the following documents:

List of childcare providers in County Roscommon and the schemes that they provide

To view a list of childcare providers in county Roscommon and the schemes they provide click here

RCCC's latest parent newsletter is available to view here.

Childcare Employment and Training Support (CETS) scheme

The Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs has introduced a new childcare support scheme, the Childcare Employment & Training Support (CETS) scheme, from September 2010. The CETS scheme will support the childcare needs of participants in training and educational courses operated by FÁS and Vocational Education Committees (VECs).

NOTE from the OMCYA regardings CETS Guidelines for 2011 / 2012: CETS Guidelines 2011

It is important to note that the last section of the CETS Guidelines 2011 / 2012 is a note from FÁS.